Industry

Funworld October 2009

Vegas! by Amanda Charney, Marion Hixon, and Jeremy Schoolfield In this special IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009 preview section, FUNWORLD editors compile show highlights, education roundups, interviews with special guests, and tips on getting around during IAAPA’s first trip to Las Vegas. [Read More ...]
Cover Photo By Isaac Brekken	Getting Around Vegas A Whole New Floor He Got the Beat Real-Life Magic Make More Money: Who Doesn’t Want That? Social Experiment
Coaster Curriculum by Jeremy Schoolfield College students create engineering groups with the hopes of breaking into the business of ride design. [Read More ...]
The Young and the Restless by Keith Miller FUNWORLD catches up with young attractions designers as they make their way through their post-college years. [Read More ...]
Q & A
Instant Replay By Juliana Gilling FUNWORLD talks with Colin Dawson as he prepares to exit his position as chief executive of BALPPA. [Read More ...]
ECONOMY
Been There, Dean That By Jeremy Schoolfield Leisure Labs’ Bob Dean discusses ride trends—past, present, and future. [Read More ...]
PROFILE
For the Public Good By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia How a unique funding program allows a waterpark in Colombia to provide family entertainment. [Read More ...]
MARKETING
Something New By Mike Bederka How adding attractions can help drive business. [Read More ...]
Q & A
The Calling By Mike Bederka A successful call center career helped launch Steve Bigari’s FEC business. [Read More ...]
DEPARTMENTS
Letter from the Chairman Quick Hits Industry Notes Association News
THE MIDWAY
Q&A: Ride Safety with Mike Withers DIGITAL WORLD: Blogging IN BRIEF
Extreme Rules: Adventure sports resorts are spring up all over the world (PDF document)